lawyer on speed dial?

This is a discussion on lawyer on speed dial? within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; hello, i've been hearing alot lately about the liability and legal problems one would encur even if you're 100% in the right,if you had to ...

lawyer on speed dial?

hello, i've been hearing alot lately about the liability and legal problems one would encur even if you're 100% in the right,if you had to use your gun in self defense. does anyone here keep a good lawyer on retainer or can you recommend a good one here in wisconsin? I just read a book on this subject and it almost makes you not want to carry,like we're the bad guys. I appreciate any input and comments, thanks Randy

Randy - I have the number of my lawyer on both my cell and my wife's. He specializes in firearms law - an important consideration IMO. Mine doesn't require a retainer - if I need his legal help I just call; that's when the meter starts.

If you don't get any good leads here, you might also try a local (Wisconsin) concealed carry forum, and ask there.

Randy - I have the number of my lawyer on both my cell and my wife's. He specializes in firearms law - an important consideration IMO. Mine doesn't require a retainer - if I need his legal help I just call; that's when the meter starts.

If you don't get any good leads here, you might also try a local (Wisconsin) concealed carry forum, and ask there.

Is he licensed in KY? Im across the river. Can you pm me his info? Thanks.

[T]he unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people. ---Tenche Coxe, The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788.

I don't live in your state but would suggest you find a local leo or two that is pro rights and get their opinion. As an leo I get to see how effective lawyers are in court vs. the local public perception. For a few lawyers their is no difference. For a few lawyers they do little to help clients vs. the public perception that they are the best if you are facing criminal charges. One in particular I feel bad for his clients even because of how bad he is. He is openly hostile to all law enforcement so no one ever agrees to plea any of his clients. One locally that know one hardly knows of (she purposefully does not take too many cases) is well known to most active leo's and extremely pro law enforcement. Most go out of their way to help her with things where appropriate.

I think if one is involved in a shooting, one will have plenty of time to contact a lawyer. What's the use of having a lawyer on speed dial when the secretary is going to put you on hold for 30 minutes or just take a message?

I think if one is involved in a shooting, one will have plenty of time to contact a lawyer. What's the use of having a lawyer on speed dial when the secretary is going to put you on hold for 30 minutes or just take a message?

I respectfully disagree. If one is involved in a shooting, the person he or she wants to contact immediately is a GOOD lawyer. The time to do a thorough search is when you HAVE time. To each his own, but I prefer to have a contact on speed dial on my phone and my wife's. Trying to find a lawyer from jail, or have your wife find one while you're cooling your heals isn't how I want to handle it. But that's just me.

I don't live in your state but would suggest you find a local leo or two that is pro rights and get their opinion. As an leo I get to see how effective lawyers are in court vs. the local public perception. For a few lawyers their is no difference. For a few lawyers they do little to help clients vs. the public perception that they are the best if you are facing criminal charges. One in particular I feel bad for his clients even because of how bad he is. He is openly hostile to all law enforcement so no one ever agrees to plea any of his clients. One locally that know one hardly knows of (she purposefully does not take too many cases) is well known to most active leo's and extremely pro law enforcement. Most go out of their way to help her with things where appropriate.

I do not want a plea deal if Im involved in a SD encounter. I do not want a lawyer looking for that either. I want a shark, someone that knows my states law inside and out. I will not settle for anything less.

I think if one is involved in a shooting, one will have plenty of time to contact a lawyer. What's the use of having a lawyer on speed dial when the secretary is going to put you on hold for 30 minutes or just take a message?

Time is irrelevant to someone who is only allowed to make one phone call.

My first call would likely be one of my parents. My dad is a good lawyer, but he is a good antitrust lawyer. He can, however, find one of his good lawyer friends that would do me some good. I think every lawyer can give you the greatest lawyerly advice of "don't talk until someone gets there."